OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
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CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY
Installation Items Needed
•5/16" hex socket wrench or
•Phillips screwdriver
•sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided)
1.If fireplace screen and floor are still installed, see Removing Fireplace Screen and Floor Assembly, page 8.
2.Route gas line (provided by installer) from equipment shutoff valve to fire- place. Route flexible gas supply line through one of the access holes.
NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit concealed gas con- nections. A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibility from the fireplace (see Figure 26). The flexible gas supply line con- nection to the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible.
3.Attach the flexible gas line to gas sup- ply (see Figure 26). Check tightness of flexible gas line attached to gas regu- lator of fireplace (see Figure 26).
4.Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections.
5.Replace log base assembly back into fireplace. Feed flexible gas line into fire- place base area while replacing log base assembly. Make sure the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace base area. Reat- tach log base assembly to fireplace with screws removed in step 2.
To Fireplace | Flexible Gas | |
Gas Regulator | ||
Line from | ||
➞ | ||
Fireplace Gas | ||
| ||
| Regulator | |
Equipment | ➞ | |
Shutoff Valve | ||
Provided by | To | |
External | ||
Installer | Regulator |
Figure 26 - Attaching Gas Lines Together
CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Cor- rect all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1.Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve (control valve) and equip- ment shutoff valve from gas supply pip- ing system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage fireplace gas regulator.
2.Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected.
3.Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther using compressed air or opening propane/LP supply tank valve.
4.Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles form- ing show a leak.
5.Correct all leaks at once.
6.Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply. Check re-
connected fittings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1.Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 27).
2.Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther using compressed air or opening propane/LP supply tank valve.
3.Check all joints from propane/LP sup- ply to equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 28, page 16). Apply mixture of liq- uid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4.Correct all leaks at once.
Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections
1.Open equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 27).
2.Open propane/LP supply tank valve.
3.Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position.
4.Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to thermostat gas valve (see Fig- ure 28, page 16). Apply mixture of liq- uid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5.Correct all leaks at once.
6.Light fireplace (see Operating Fire- place, pages 21 and 22). Check all other internal joints for leaks.
7.Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 22).
Open
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Closed
Figure 27 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
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